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10-22-2004, 05:51 PM
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Stripping off Armor-All
Guy's,
What would you recommend to get armor-all (I think) off the dash of an ML? I don't know how long the stuff has been on the truck but it has that unmistakable sheen of a silcone based product. I tried some Lexol leather cleaner and it didn't seem to take it off. What can I use without damaging the dashboard? Rgds, Ed
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10-23-2004, 09:38 AM
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1Z Vinyl Cleaner This cleaner will remove AA!!
To protect the vinyl I use 1Z Vinyl/Rubber care.
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10-23-2004, 12:09 PM
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armorall
when i bought my 300se the dash was covered with armorall. i removed it using the magic eraser cleaning sponge by mr clean, it is a microfiber and uses only water as a cleaner. being microfiber it really gets in the pores of the material. it is available at most stores and very inexpensive.
Ray mercedessd@cox.net
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11-18-2004, 06:56 PM
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Isopropyl alcohol
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11-18-2004, 07:05 PM
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Hey, I should have posted earlier! The Mr Clean magic eraser worked like a charm! Just be sure to scrub gently......
AA all gone!
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Ed "Don't Benz's just feel better..." Current wives... 2000 ML430 Skyview "The Mel" 2000 CLK430 Cab "The Cab" 85 300D Turbo "The Diesel" Past wives... 92 300E 85 190E "One should as a rule respect public opinion in so far as is necessary to avoid starvation and to keep out of prison, but anything that goes beyond this is voluntary submission to an unnecessary tyranny, and is likely to interfere with happiness in all kinds of ways." Bertrand Russell
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11-18-2004, 11:00 PM
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mr. clean
glad to have helped.
i now have to do it again took my car for detail yesterday and forgot to tell them not to armorall the dash.
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11-22-2004, 02:06 AM
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armorall
my reason is it gives a really heavy glare when the sun hits the dash, imparing my vision at times.
Ray mercedessd@cox.net
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11-25-2004, 05:28 PM
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Well, there is another reason. While giving that greasy shine, Armorall actually dries out the vinyl and leads to cracking. A non-silicone product should be used, and I recommend 303, as it also protects from UV rays with an SP40.
Thanks, Richard 
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02-11-2005, 10:30 AM
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I heard ArmorAll protectant has poor durability. Its shine might disappear soon by itself, or applying any other protectant might simply remove ArmorAll. According to 303, alcohol is not safe cleaing agent for vinyl.
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How do we know that 303 Protectant has the BEST protection against UV? TurtleWax caims: TurtleWax F21™ Super Protectant Revolutionary nonotechnology formula combined with Sun-Stop® provides the HIGHEST level of UVA/UVB protection for leather, vinyl, rubber and plastic surfaces.
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03-30-2005, 02:56 PM
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Using alcohol, or any solvent for that matter, to clean the vinyl dash will be counterproductive as it will dry out any of the "oils" that were present in the original dash...which is what you're trying to avoid! Butyl solvents such as Formula 409, same thing. It's a solvent, too...just a water based one rather than a petroleum based. Better to just use the 303 or Mercedes product over it and do a good job of working it in. If you feel compelled to clean it with something, use good old H 2 0 and something very mild like Woolite.
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